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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-12
DEPARTURE or STEAMERS.
old DOMINION STEAM On,
~ SHIP COMPANY. ssh7oA~>
EOR NEW YORK.
FOB NEW YORK.

Steamers leave Rich mond EVERY To ~.
DAY and FRIDAY At 3 y. NJ, and sAIUk'
DAY at 5P. NJ.
steamers leave New York for Richmond
ga Norfolk, EVERY TUESDAY and EAT
URDAY st 8 y. NJ, anc for Richmond diTed
EVERY THU RsDAY at Z. n.
Passenger accommodations unSurpasset,
Cabin fare TO New York VIA James
river route Qncluding meals and
berth s..s'....'.S "
Round-trip tickets limited 70 thirty
days after date OF issue................... IL &C
Hteerage, with subsiste nee ..........-.... . 90
eteerage, without subsistence ........ GO
Cabin fare va Chesa peake aud OHIO ~.
.-s,..s' ~ W
Cabin fare vid Richmond and Peters
burg 10 70
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PETERSBURG.
GOVERNOR CAMERON DENIES THE
POKER STORY.
Roner 10 an Old ic-Everything
Frozen Up-Investigation Of Charges
other Items.

icorrsspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
JANUARY IL, 1887.
Ex-Governor Cameron, while amused at
the story Of hts play ing game OF poker With
Mr.. John s. Wise for the stake OF the nomi-
nation for the goyernorship, unhesitatingly
denies rs truth, aud declares there Is no
foundation whatever for It. lie las not
beeu away from Petersburg for some weeks,
was not in Alexandria al the time the state
ment il alleged TO have been made by him,
and has never made any such statement.
The Imagination OF the correspondent who
got up the story IN such readable style was,
10 say The least, at iault.
Attic annual meeting OF the Petersburg
Mechanics Association held last night steps
were taken to honor the memory OF Uriah
Wells. one of the oldest Of Petersburg's
mechanics, and the founder OF our first
ir6n.works. lie did great deal for our
city and for the development OF Its manu-
featuring resources. His grave. by the
direction Of the Association, is TO be
marked by bsrdsome tombstone, and the
square is TO be iDclOsed and properly cared
for IN the future.
The weather this morning was the cold
est Of the wiDter-the thermometer showing
but few degrees above zero at sunrise.
The temperature has greatly moderated
during the day. Ice Of six inches thick
ness Is being gathered, the river Is frozen
over, and sleiehing and skating are fine.
TIE Council Committee will tonight re-
sumo its investigation OF the charges OF
drinking at the slmshouse, which was COM
menced last week. The report OF the CON-
mittee, however. will not be made until the
next meeting Of the Council.
A great deal OF interest is felt here in re-
ference 10 the Cluverius case, aud there is
ms much division Of opinion now as ever
as 10 his guilt. The daily reports In the
Wspdfc. about the case are read with
eagerneSs. ROBIN ADAlR.
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PAssENaER AND PAST fggIoHr LINZ
BETWEEN
EEW YORK, PBILli ELPHIA, AMI
RICHMOND.
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STATE AT LARGE.
rHH LABOR rRouBLxs ar NEWPORT
news.
Ne Freight Being Handled-The Demand
Of thu Men Three Accidents
One Fatal.
,oorresponaence Of the Richmond DispatchI
NEwroRT NEws, january II, 1881.

NEWPORT NEws, January n, 1881.
No freight is being handled here to-day,
ana The piers are almost deserted. The
frcighs-hsndlers, together with the coal
ttoktrs and trimmers, went on strike At
noon on Yesterday. just before that b0ur
q committee waiiedu pon Colonel Brcmoud,
the Chesapeake and Ohio agent here, sud
asked for an increase In pay per hour OF
from ten 10 fifteen cents. That gentleman
requested until G O'Clock p. NJ. TO give a
decided answer; whcreupon oil hands
vert ont.
TIE old Dominion steamer Richmond
left on her regular time to-day, having been
loaded by her lafge crew. The freight,
&C., vas moved from and to the steamer
John Romer by her crew, assisted 10y the
crews OF various tugs and barges.
The elevator IS at work putting grain In
the Spanish steamship Hugo, the elevator
hands having had their pay increased. The
British steamship Halcyon arrived this
morning for grain.
On Pier No. 2 nothing Is being done, and
The doors are closed. On Pier No. the
crews OF several coasters are loading wood
and pig.iron on their vessels. Two
srbooners are at the coal pier. but no coal
Is being loaded on them. Several men
went 10 work on the coal pier to-day, but
were invited 10 stop by some OF the
strikers, which Invitation was accepted
and acted upon with alacrity.
Three accidents are reported for yester-
day--all colored men. Richard Anderson
jumped from the up-irain yesterday after.
noon, and, falling under the wheels, bad
one lex cut Of above the knee aud the other
fool taken of. lie dIed last night. Another
had his fingers so badly mashed coupling
ears that they had to be amputated.
Through carelessly handling pistol Charles
Fox accidentally sent ball into -
Browns arm, mfiictIng slight wound.
The following vessels are now at this
port loading goods for export: British
steamers Tborndsle, IIalcyon, and barks
Ameer and Siddartha, and Spanish steam.
ship Hugo.
Large quantities Of ice are coming down
The James. PAIL.
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ESCAPED FRon SIBERIA.
Thrilling story or n Russian Prince
Now Among tiss Indians.

A Tahlequah telegram says; Angels are
sometimes said TO be entertained un-
awaFes, but the entertaining OF live prince
at the unpfetenkous capital Of the Cherokee
Nation has not heretofore been considered
possibility. Some time ago a man OF
more than ordinary culture and refine
Inent took up his residence In this city, but
until yesterday no one thought OF ques-
tIoning him as 10 his identity, when re-
porter sought an interview With
him. He said that he was a native OF
Russia, and brother OF Princess Dol.
gorouki, the wife OF the late Car.
In explanation OF his absence from
bis native land and his residences
In this out-oi-the.way corner OF the world,
be said that be bad, when a young man,
been banished irom Russia to Siberia onac-
count of his Nihillstic procliyities. Con-
tipuing the narrative OF his life, he said /:
" As soon as was landed In Siberia was
put 10 work In the mines, about twenty-five
hundred feet under the ground, where
could not see day light. began at once TO
plan some means 5y which could make
my escape, aud being especially edu-
Gated in the art OF engraving, by
this art accomplished my purpose.
upon small blocks Of stone en-
gra9ed characters, ill | had the requisite
number 10 forge the fac si'a'le o. genuine
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passports. i was Eve years IN accomplish.
ing my eject. j took no oueinfo my comb
dence. Armed With my passports. made
my wsy with great difficulty 70 me sea-
coast, got aboard vessel bound Tor china,
which country ultimately reached and
among these people remained nine years.
From there I went to South America, aud
after staying there awhile, not liking mat
semi-ciyilized country, l sailed Tor the
shores Of the North American continent.
| first touched al San Francisco, and alter
a varied experience drifted here"
He says he receives letters regularly from
bis sister, the Princess Dolgorouki, VINO re-
sides in France in semi-exile. The reason
for this, he says, is that her eldest son will
soon become eligible to the Cars throne,
and for fear OF his being placed thereon by
popular demand, the Car has practically,
though not officially, banlsbed her and her
children, Rev. w. l.. Miller, Presbyte-
rian minister here, vouches for the correct
ness Of Prince DolRor oukps statement.
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L0UDOUN COUNTY.
County Court-Rsligteus, &c.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatchl

LEESBURG, VA, January 10, 1857.
County Court-Judge Tebbs-convened
here to-day. This being grand-iury term
the agent IN this county for the sale OF cOu'
pons was presented for selling them with
out license. The grand jury failed TO
find true bill. there being, however, only
one vote lacking.
Preparations ale already being made to
receive and entertain the Baltimore Con-
ference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. which meets in this town March
eth. Rev. sam. Small, the evangelist, has
written that he expects TO be here at that
time, and will be an Official visitor at the
Conference from the Pane Institute, OF
Georgia. The Conference consists OF 202
clerical and thirty-two lay delegates. These,
with the official visitors, will swell the
number to about $50. The bounds Of the
Conference extend in Piedmont Virginia
as far as the RappahaDnock river. The
hospitality of our people is proverbial, ana
those In attendance will be well entertained.
Bishop j. &. keener, OF New Orleans, viii
preside.
The services incident to the week OF
prayer were brought TO a close last night at
the Methodist Episcopal church, South.
The subject was "Praise and Thanks
giving'' led by Rev. ID. G. Hedrick. Adj
dresses were also delivered by Rev. DR..
Nelson Head, Rev. /. w. Carter, and Rev.
DR.. r. r. DAVIS. These services have been
largely attended by people OF all denOmi-
nations.
s. Carroll Chancellor has removed from
Middleburg to Leesburg. CATocrIN.
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vices. The yamc minister dictated Of the
i,Inerslof Mr.. Smith, which took place ~
Nc. Carmel church.
tlr. William n. shirley, who resided pear
wsyncsboro', died al his home on the ltb,
after few days Illness, aged ssxty.two
years. Mr.. shirey was q highly-esteemed
citizen and his death "a much lamcnted.
Mr. Samuel A. IIushoui, who resides.
near Stanton, was parals zed last week and
- nov IN feeble condition. He was for
several years steward Of The Western Lu.
matte Asylum under the administrations OK
Dire. Stribling, Baldwin, and Fauntleroy,
kuecessiyely.
JUDGE John N. Hendrep, who resides
near the city, Is very unwell with pneu-
monla.
The new pump ordered some time since
for the city waier-works has been received
sndgwill soon be IN working position. This
gives the works safety against all coniin.
gencws, as the forcing power Is now oil
duplicated. CAAroN'
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LYNCH SURG.
Tobacco NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~. ae.
ICorrsspondenceo Of the Richmond Dispatch !


JANUARY II. 1881.
The tobacco sales for the pas, week
amounted to 81, 600 pounds, being de.
crease Of 1920 pounds, as compared with
the week ending December oath, when the
warehouses were closed until the end OF
the holidays. The continued bad condition
OF the roads in this section OF the State
have had no little 10 do with the meagre
offerings, though there Is an apparent in
disposition on the part OF the planters TO
market their tobacco, where it IL possible
10 avoid II, until there is larger advance
In prices than has yet been obtained
Revenue receipts for the past week
amounted 10 s., S26.S6.
The appointment OF Dir. T. ID. Jennings
ar postmaster leaves bis present position OF
deputy collector Of internal revenue va.
cant, and 10 which soft place more than one
patriot aspires.
Allen w. Talley, cashier OF the First
National Back, has been appointed by the
Board OF Dirtcto OF the Miller Orphan
Asylum as secretary and treasurer, TO SUE
coed the lamented James l.. Williams, re-
Gently deceased.
Nr. j. w. Scott, a carpenter residing on
Main street, dropped dead last night on his
own premises. He was about forty-fve
years old, and leaves family.
Colonel 10. Lane Stern, inspector.gene-
raj, last night inspect ed the three white
and two colored military companies at
Noofman's warehouse. There was very
creditable attendance Of the members OF
the various organizations.
The present cold snap has bad the effect
Of freezing the "noble Jeems" at some
points from shore TO shore, thus affording
an abundance OF ice. The ice crop through
out the Southwest IL represented 10 be
larger and better than for many years.
Mr.. w. j. Seabury, chief Of the city let
ter.carriers, fell on the ice last night and
broke his arm at the wrist. REX.
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HIsLIFE-BLOOD FREEZING.
Terrible Treatment OF Wounded
man I'm colo Minnesota.

A st. Paul (uinn.) special says: Last
night when the thermometer indie tied
some thirty odd below zero, Edward
Meagher, about thirty years old, started to
walk from this city to Fort Smelling. dis
lance Of six miles. At Mendoza, a mile
from Fort Smelling, he stopped in
public hall where dance was in pro-
grcss. Several Of the men present were
intoxicated, and some Of them set upon
Meagher. After quarrel shotguns were
produced, and four of the half-drunken
dancers helped fill Meagher's body full oil
shot. One charge took effect In his head
and neck, and the other in his limbs.
Eight OF the rufians then bound Meagher,
band and foot, and placing him uncovered
in long box sleigh, drove him three miles
to the house OF Justice Bryant, where he
was left. The man had bled profusely,
and as the warm blood flowed freely
il froze instantly, fastening the wounded
nan to the boards that formed the
bottom Of the sleigh. His hands, face, and
feet were badly frozen, and 1t seems almost
a miracle that any life was left in him. He
was brought to this city yesterday, and Is
now at the city hospital. Justice Bryant
released the assailants on their own recog'
uizance, because, he says, they told him
Meaeher began the fight. Meagher cannot
recover, blood-polsOning having set in, IN
addition TO his wounds and exposure.
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AUGUSTA COUNTY.
stanton observation-disclosures Pa.
raIy xed.
,s>>~~..nucna saca M taa Rsch roond n,snatch1
JANUARY III. 1881.


JANUARY IL, 1887.
staunton Lodge, No. 40, independent
Order odd. Fellows, have had the installa.
ton Of officers as follows for the ensuing
year Noble Grand, w. I. McCue; Vice
Grand, q. NJ. Keblinger; Secretary, n. ".
Warner; Treasurer, w. NJ. simpson; III.
napcial Secretary, n. Argenbright.
In the neighborhood OF Raphine and Ola
Providence church, near The dividing line
between Augusta and Rockbridge, several
deaths occurred last week. That OF Mr.. o.
y. Smith, q prominent citizen, was very
sudden. On The Sth be was al Fairfield,
Fix miles from hts fesldeDce, on business,
and In his usual health. He returned home,
and after partaking OF hearty supper read
tn about III O'Clock, when he retired. Mrs.
smith awoke about 2 O'Clock In the night,
and, speaking TO him, received no reply,
and on examination discovered that his
pulse had ceased 10 beat. A physician and
Mr.. 6. j. Bell, near neighbor, were sent
Tor, but ell aid proved unayaillng fos re-
sioraiion. Mr. Smith was gentleman OF
flne intelligence and influence and possess
cd Of considerable landed estate. He
came 10 Rockbrldge several years since
from Rappahannock county.
Another death In The same neighborhood
iaef wesk MAS that OF MIR. Jacob Cox, who
bae been IN feeble health from consump-
fion for some time. He was "a esteemed
citizen. lie served through the war Ia the
Flliy.second infantry. A few days after
The aesfh OF Mr.. Cox his little son also
difd. and the two were buried Il Old
Providence church, Rev. A. n. Hamilton.
pastor il tit. Carmel conducting ihe fer'
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FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM.
Desperate Attempt ut Jail Breaking
in Nepeca County Oascer KILLED.

A Syracuse IN. Y.)special says: A despe-
rate attempt at jail-breaklng was made last
night by two horse-thieyes named Cald veil
and johnson, incarcerated In the Seneca
county jail at Waterloo. The attempt was
made when Sheriff Leeeb and Jailers John
Walters and John Cronin went in TO the
corridor OF the jail TO lock up the prisoners
for the night.
Walters entered the corridor first, and no
sooner had he cot inside the door than
Caldwell and johnson rushed sayagely upon
him. johnson held In his hand heavy
stoye-wrench, and with this be dealt savage
blows on the head OF Walters that felled
him to the floor like an OK. The prisoners
then kicked the PROSTATE man In most
brutal manner.
DESPERATE FIGHT,
All this had taken but few seconds. A
moment later the sheriff and Cronin rushed
TO the assistance OF their PROSTATE and
bleeding comIade. The eonyietS fought
them with the greatest desperation. Gro.
min got tremendous crack on the
bead from the stoye-wrench. and the she.
ria's stout hat alone saved him broken
head. lie tiled 10 draw his revolver, but
the hammer caught in his pocket, and the
men were pressing him so closely that he
had no chance to Use the weapon. After
hand-to-b band struggle OF several minutes
the officers succeeded in oyerpoweriag
their assailants and securely locking them
up.
The only prisoner In the Jail at the time
was Fiske, who Is charged with having
stolen his employers money. lie stood
by and watched the fight.
PAYAf, RESULT,
After the prisoners had been locked up
the officers turned their attention TO Wal
ters, whose skull II was found was frac-
iured. The unfortunate man died this az
teTpoon.
Investigation showed that the prisoners
had laid clever plan OF escape, which the
bravery OF the officers alone caused to end
IN failure. Caldwell, johnson, and Flske
bad been shackltd on. saturday with heavy
lex irons. la the ipht the officers were
astoupded to notice that the two horse
thieves bad no shackles oa. A subsequent
examination showed that during the after
noon they had succeeded In saving on
their irons with notched case-kniie, aud
Fiske had also got one ankle free. The
prisoners had dug large hole in the brick
work, and only one tier OF brick remained
between them and liberty. Evidently they
had planned 10 escape before the iailers en-
tered the corridor. but had been delayed
In getting the wall dug through. They
then resorted to the desperate assault,
which would have been successful had Wal.
tiers been alone.
There Is much excitement In the village
over the death OF Walters, and there are
threats Of iynching.
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VIRGINIA sTEA@BoATe.@,
COMPANIES k<tkkQs
JAMFS-RIVEB LINE
FOR NORFOLK, PORTSMOUTH, NEW.
PORT NEWS, CLAREMoNT, AND
JAMES RIVER LANDINGS DIRECT,
AND ONLY DIRECT ROUTE WITHOUT
TRANSFER OR CHANGE on
ANY KIND.
CONNECTIONS;
At NORFOLK closely with all lines rot
Old Point Comfort, washington, ID. e., bs..
timore, Philadelphia, and New York; same
afternoon also with rail and steam boat
lines for eastern North Carolina and tie
At NEWPORT NEWS for smithneld,
And ut CLAREMoNT With the Atlantis
and Denville railroad for Wsverly, HEX
'' ONLY ALL-wATER ROUTE.
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powHATAN COUNTY.
Sad Death OF y Bright Boy.
ICorrespondence OF the Richmond Dlspat ct

OF tne hlcuhonu Dbpatcni
PowHATAY c. H., January 0, 1887.
A tragic occurrence has disturbed the
usual quiet Of our community. Paul A.
Mayo, son Of MIR. ID. &. Mayo, OF Amelia,
and youth of about fourteen years Of age,
was on visit to his relatives at this place.
With several Of the youths Of the village he
was hunting bares on yesterday in field
about q mile away, and while he was at
tempting to draw a gun by the mllzzle
through some underground it fred off and
shattered his arm from the hand beyond
the elbow. But for the presence OF mind
Of one OF bis companions he would have
bled 10 death al the time, but as a tight
bandsge MAS secured over the wound ut
once be was carried to neighbours house,
and from thence Immediately to Mr.. A. 5.
Mayo's. Mr.. Mayo promptly In few
hours secured the attendance OF three doc
tors. The boys arm was amputated last
night, but be died this morning. lie was a
bright and intelligent hoy, OF an affection.
ate disposition, and had endeared himself
10 all who knew him. ID.
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ByN W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
ALL THE PROPERTY, FRANCHISES.
RIGHTS, &C,
OF THE
SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

BY virlue OF the following DEGREES entered
In the causes OF william Malone, &C, Us.
The Southern Telegraph Company and
other" and The Farmers Loan ana Trust
Com pany Us. Same VIZ:
!. Decree entered In said causes In the
United States Circuit Court for the Eastern
district OF Virginia on the 2lst day OF Ie-
cember, 1885;
United states Circuit Court for the Western
district OF North Carolina on the Atm day OF
February, 1885;
8, Deciee entered in said causes in the
United states Circuit court 10, the p Tr',
OF south Carolina on the Atm day OIL FeDru"
(. Decree entered In said causes in the
United states Circuit Court for the Middle
district OF Alabama on the 9Th day OF Feo"
Iuafy, 1855;
o. decree entered In said causes In the
United States Circuit Court for the North:
ern district OF Georgia on the leth DAY Oh
February, 1886
The undersigned, special commissioners
appointed thereby, will sell at public 8 uc-
tion, In front OF the Office OF the auction-er,
No north Eleventh street, IN the city OF
Richmond, Va.
FEBRUARY l, 1887,
atI2 O'Clock NJ, ALLTHE RIGRT, TITLE,
AND UNREST OF EVERY KIND AND
NATURE, OF THE SOUTHERN TELE.
GRAPH COMPANY In and TO the line OF
telegraph 10, rom, ana DelWeeu tne clty W
Washington and the city 0fSelma, Ala and
tire various branches thereof about 1 500
miles OF poles an about 8, 600 mi les OF wire).
together with all the Lands. Properties,
Franchises. Telegraph Lines, Cables, Poles
Wires, Instruments, Tools, Appearances,
Offices, Fixtures. Patents Patent-k Rights,
Contracts, Leases, Securities, Rights,
Claims, Interest and Demands OF every
kind, nature. and description whatsoever,
wherever the same may be or however sit
uated, now held. owned, or possessed by the
said company.
The said telegraph line is In good condi-
ton, and is now doing good business.
The line will be sold subject 10 traffic
arrangement now existing between IL aud
the Mutual Union Telegraph Company
which will expire at the option OF the pur'
chaser upon sixty days notice.
TERMS OF SALE: Ten per cent. OF pur'
chase money ia cash and sufficient SUM
In addition TO make such payment rs will
amount to $4,000; the balance within
thirty days after sale.
Any further Information desired Will be
given by A. l.. BoULwARE, receiver, at Rich
mopd, Va. A. l. BOULWARE.
II. b. TURNER,
Commissioners.
n. W. BOWIE, Auctioneer. de 20
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TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE OF
J. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE on The
NORTH SIDE OF HULL STREET BE.
TWEEN SEvENrH AND EIGHTH
STREETS, IN THE CITY OF MANChE EN-
TER, CONSISTING OF DESIRABLE Two:
STORY BRICK DWELLING AND FBAM
STORE, WITH LOT ABOUT S0xll2 FEET.
In execution OF deed OF trust nom Mary
Ann Fields and John II. Gregory TO the I'M
dersigned trustee, dated November %.
1885, and recorded in the Clerks office OF
the Manchester Hastings Court in Deed
book No. 9, page Ale, shall sell by public
auction, on The premises. on
THURSDAY, JANUARY Is, 1887,
ut AZ O'Clock p. NJ, the above named VAL
TABLE PROPERTY described 10 said deed.
The lot fronts 3oxl12 feet on the north side
OF Hull street betv cen Seventh and Eigh Ia
streets, in the city of Manchester, Va, IND
has thereon @ desirable two story BRICK
dwelling and good frame storehouse.
TERMS: Cash as TO expenses OF sale, any
delinquent taxes, and the sum ofSl49, with
interest tbereon from November 20, 1855
end the residue liberal terms, and as VIII be
announced at time OF sale.
JAMES Il ELAN, Trustee.
e. Il. HowLE, Auctioneer. jas